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The 24-year-old was charged with one count of assault by beating and one count of endangering safety on the railway.

Transport workers' union RMT said it was working with London Underground to make sure staff felt safe.

The alleged incident happened at Victoria station (Image: Daily Mirror)

The union's general secretary, Mick Cash, said: "RMT's reaction to this terrible incident is one of shock and horror. Tube staff play a vital role in moving London around and are the unsung heroes of the capital.

"Our safety reps are pressing for all necessary resources to be made available to protect staff and to ensure that safety comes first, lessons are learnt and that there is no repeat of this kind of incident which could have had even more serious consequences.

"Staff safety must never be left to luck."

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